UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

04/24/2026

Research shows that adding three short bursts of vigorous activity to your daily routine can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer death.

Recent research shows there’s significant health benefits to adding a few short bursts of intense activity to your daily routine.

04/22/2026

What should you look for – and avoid – when picking out your next running shoe? Podiatrist Dr. Jessica Milliman shares her recommendations.

Learn what really matters when it comes to footwear: for working out, for everyday wear and for getting outside when the weather warms up.

04/20/2026

Switching up the exercises you do from time to time can increase performance and decrease injury risk. Here are a few variations to try.

Switching up the exercises you do from time to time can result in increased performance, decreased injury risk and other benefits.

04/17/2026

Knee injuries are ever-present – and sometimes unavoidable – in almost every sport. How do you know if an injury is serious? Sports medicine expert Dr. Michael Salata explains.

A common sports injury, ligament tears send athletes of all levels to the sidelines. Learn how to avoid them and what to expect from treatment.

04/17/2026

Big news for female athletes!

The UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute is proud to launch our Specialized Care for Female Athletes program—an innovative, comprehensive offering designed to support women at every stage of their athletic journey.

From injury prevention and performance to hormonal, pelvic floor, heart health, nutrition and recovery, this program brings together a full team of experts to deliver truly coordinated, athlete-centered care—plus concierge support to seamlessly connect athletes with the specialists they need.

Because female athletes deserve care built specifically for them.

Learn more at https://myuh.care/FemaleAthleteCare

04/15/2026

As supplements grow in popularity, supplement-related liver injury is increasing proportionally. Here’s what you should know.

People may assume supplements are safe, but along with any benefits they may offer, supplements come with health risks, including possible harm to the liver.

04/13/2026

Does red light therapy boost athletic performance and recovery? Sports medicine expert Dr. Jacob Calcei explains.

Regularly used to treat wrinkles and acne, red light therapy is increasing in popularity for muscle performance, recovery and chronic pain.

04/10/2026

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) – derived from a patient’s own blood – has been used for years to treat musculoskeletal injuries. In fact, a 2020 study showed a single PRP injection was superior to a corticosteroid injection for osteoarthritis of the knee over a one-year span.

Ongoing research suggests that platelet-rich plasma injections can be beneficial for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and inflammation.

04/08/2026

Youth baseball players are at a greater risk for shoulder and elbow injuries from repeated overhead throwing motions. Learn how to prevent these overuse injuries.

Young athletes are at a higher risk of shoulder and elbow injuries from repeated overhead throwing motions. Learn how to help prevent these overuse injuries.

04/06/2026

More than half of all older adults struggle with back problems. These five exercises can help keep your back healthy – and you can try them at home.

More than half of all older adults struggle with back problems. Learn how exercise and better habits can help ease your back pain.

04/03/2026

At what point should you switch from water to electrolyte supplements? And are electrolyte powders and tablets a better option than sports drinks? Find out.

Electrolyte powders and tablets for water have become a go-to rehydration source for athletes and non-athletes alike. But do you need to take them every day?

04/01/2026

How many pitches should a child have per game? Sports medicine expert Dr. Allison Gilmore shares her recommendations.

A recent study says most youth baseball coaches are not following established sports medicine guidelines for counting their players’ pitches.